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Counseling Psychology

Frequently Asked Questions

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What time of day are classes scheduled? Are you flexible with working students and those raising families?
How diverse are the students of your program with respect to age?
How long will it take me to complete a degree?
Can I specialize in…?
Do you offer a specialty in addictions treatment?
Can I combine child-adolescent or family counseling with addictions counseling?
Please explain the difference between an M.A. in Counseling Psychology and an M.S. in Counseling Psychology.
Are classes offered on weekends?
Do you offer an alternative program for non-traditional students, i.e., long-distance via Internet or television, meet once/month off-site, etc.?
Do you offer a Ph.D. program?
How do I figure out my tuition?
If I do not have a background in psychology, how can I get ready for graduate study in psychology?
Where do I find admissions information?
I would like an opportunity to hear more about your program. May I make an appointment?
Where do I park for the information session?
Are scholarships available?
What is your policy regarding transferring credits?
What if I just want to “try out” the program because I’m unsure if this is the correct career path for me?
I’d like financial aid information.
What’s the difference between “counseling psychology” and social work?
Do you offer basic licensure?
I want to know what further requirements there are in terms of clinical hours or testing/licensing I need in order to practice as a counselor in the state of Oregon. What about outside the state of Oregon?
Is the program certified (NEA) so I can go directly to a school setting?
Am I eligible for insurance payments in private practice with this degree?
Can I get insurance payment like MSW’s?
Is on-campus housing available?

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Psychological & Cultural Studies
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School Psychology
Specialty Studies
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Contact Us

The Department of Counseling Psychology is located in Rogers Hall.

email cpsy@lclark.edu

voice 503-768-6060
fax 503-768-6065

Department Chair Tod Sloan

Department of Counseling Psychology
0615 S.W. Palatine Hill Road, MSC 86
Portland, Oregon 97219